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Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza
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| Dedicated: | November 11, 1992 |
| Location: | Fulton and Tillary Streets |
| Description: | Plaza, gate with three steps and wheelchair ramp, flagstaff on base, benches |
| Architect: | George P. Vellonakis |
| Materials: | Gate and flagstaff base--granite; Steps and wheelchair ramp--concrete |
| Dimensions: | Flagstaff H: 37' |
| Fabricator: | A. Ottavino Corp. |
| Donor: | Korean War Memorial Committee |
| Cast: | 1992 |
Inscription
West Pier:KOREAN WAR / VETERANS / PLAZA / LEST / WE / FORGET /
(Honor Roll)
East Pier:
KOREAN WAR / VETERANS / PLAZA / IN MEMORY OF THOSE / BROOKLYN HEROES WHO / MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / DURING THE KOREAN WAR / JUNE 26, 1950 TO JULY 27, 1953 / THEY WILL REMAIN IN OUR / HEARTS AND MINDS FOREVER / KOREAN WAR VETERAN CHAPTER #171 / BROOKLYN NY /
Front and rear of flagstaff base:
TO HONOR ALL / WHO SERVED / KOREAN WAR / 1950 - 1953
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